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2026 NPPES data Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician NPI 1417302332 M.D.
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Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician in Metairie, Louisiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 2,568 in Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
84
Medicare Part D claims · 22 beneficiaries · Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician avg: 92
Generic prescribing
26%
generic claims · 74% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Maria Espanol Mendez, M.D. filed 84 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician in Metairie, Louisiana, prescribing 26% generic.
- 84
- Part D claims, 2023
- 26%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Maria Espanol Mendez, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
84 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Maria Espanol Mendez, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Maria Espanol Mendez, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
84 9% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Maria Espanol Mendez, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4720 S 1-10 SERVICE RD, Metairie, LA, 70001, with a listed phone of (504) 988-5433. NPI 1417302332 was issued on 04/28/2016.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 84 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 22 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $50K in drug spend, split 74% brand-name and 26% generic by claim count.
Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,568 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 92 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1417302332 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/28/2016 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Maria Espanol Mendez, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Michael D. Tarantino, M.D. S.C.
Peoria, IL
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
Maria Espanol Mendez, M.D. - brand share 74.0%
Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician average
74% brand-name claims vs 26% generic, on 84 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
84
Total Claims
$50K
Total Drug Cost
22
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 113
- Total Day Supply
- 3,264
- Brand vs Generic
- 74% brand / 26% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $48K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 66.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.98
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Eliquis Apixaban | 52 |
| Warfarin Sodium | 19 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician Overview
How Maria Espanol Mendez, M.D. fits within the Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician landscape nationally.
2,568
Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician
92
Avg Claims per Provider
Maria Espanol Mendez, M.D.'s 84 claims are below the specialty average of 92.
Nearby Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in Louisiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Espanol Mendez.
Dr. Tammuella Chrisentery-Singleton
MD
New Orleans, LA
Dr. Rafael Ducos
MD
Covington, LA
Dr. Corey Falcon
M.D.
Metairie, LA
Dr. Justin Farge
MD
New Orleans, LA
Dr. Charles Hemenway
MD
New Orleans, LA
Compare Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Louisiana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maria Espanol Mendez, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Maria Espanol Mendez, M.D. specializes in Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician and practices in Metairie, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Maria Espanol Mendez, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Maria Espanol Mendez, M.D. wrote 84 Medicare Part D claims totaling $50K in drug costs for 22 beneficiaries.
Where is Maria Espanol Mendez, M.D. located? ▼
Maria Espanol Mendez, M.D. is located at 4720 S 1-10 SERVICE RD, Metairie, LA, 70001. Phone: (504) 988-5433.
What is Maria Espanol Mendez, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Maria Espanol Mendez, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417302332, issued on 04/28/2016.
Does Maria Espanol Mendez, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Maria Espanol Mendez, M.D.'s prescribing is 74% brand-name and 26% generic drugs by claim count, with $48K in brand drug costs.
How many Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 2,568 Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician provider writes 92 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Maria Espanol Mendez, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Maria Espanol Mendez, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Warfarin Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Maria Espanol Mendez, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Maria Espanol Mendez, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 84 Part D claims and 22 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Maria Espanol Mendez, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Maria Espanol Mendez, M.D.'s NPI is 1417302332 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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